Demonstration of Bag Technique

• APRON
- To protect the nurse’s uniform.

• OB BAG - What does OB mean? OB stands for Original Bag

USES :

The bag technique is a tool by which the nurse, during her visit will enable her to perform a
nursing procedure with ease and deftness, to save time and effort with the end view of
rendering effective nursing care to clients.

• BLOOD PRESSURE APPARATUS

− Blood pressure measuring equipment is known as sphygmomanometer (BP apparatus in
common usage).
− Sphygmomanometer is used for measuring blood pressure. A sphygmomanometer also
known as a blood pressure metre, blood pressure gauge, or blood pressure monitor, is a
device that monitors blood pressure. The sphygmomanometer instrument consists of an
inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm.

• THERMOMETER
- What is a thermometer used to measure?
- A thermometer is an instrument that measures temperature. It can measure the
temperature of a solid such as food, a liquid such as water, or a gas such as air. The three
most common units of measurement for temperature are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and kelvin.
The Celsius scale is part of the metric system.

• BETADINE
- Betadine is the antiseptic medicine of choice that effectively treats skin infections, minor
wounds, burns, and bruises. Betadine is also used in a medical setting to help prevent
infection and promote healing in skin wounds, pressure sores, or surgical incisions.

• COTTON BALLS
- A cotton ball is a ball of soft fiber that is primarily used for medical or cosmetic purposes,
but can be used for other purposes such as arts and crafts or cleaning. They originate from
the cotton plant, which is a shrub that is found in sub-tropical and tropical regions
throughout the world.
 • PULSE OXIMETER
- Pulse oximetry, or pulse ox, is a quick, inexpensive, and needle-free test that measures the
amount of oxygen in your blood. It shows whether your heart and lungs supply enough
oxygen to meet your body's needs.

• SOAP
- Hand soap will help to break down and remove particles of food, but greasy
residue will be harder to remove. Hand soap is great to use in a pinch, but dish
soap will make your whole washing routine a little less intense.

• HAND TOWEL
- Hand towels are small towels used to dry the hands after washing them.

• ALCOHOL
- Alcohol is an effective antiseptic, meaning that it’s proven to kill bacteria and viruses on
organic surfaces.

• MANILA PAPER -
- To minimize spread of infection and to save time and effort
in the performance of nursing procedures.

• STERILE GLOVES
- help prevent surgical site infections and reduce the risk of cross contamination.

Action Rationale
Upon arrival at the patient’s home, place the bag
on the table lined with a clean paper. The clean To protect the bag from getting
side must be out and the folder part, touching contaminated.
the table
Ask for a basing of water or a glass of drinking
To be used for hand washing.
water if tap waster is not available.
Open the bag and take out the towel and soap. To prepare for hand washing.
To prevent infection from the care
Wash hands using soap and water, wipe to dry.
provider to the client.
Take out the apron from the bag and put it on
To protect the nurse’s uniform.
with the right side
Put out all the necessary articles needed for the
To have them readily accessible
specific care.
Close the bag and put it in one corner of the
To prevent contamination
working area.
Proceed in performing the necessary nursing care To give comfort and security and
treatment. hasten recovery
After giving the treatment, clean all things that To protect the caregiver and prevent
were used and perform hand washing. infection
Open the bag and return all things that were
used in their proper places after cleaning them.
Remove apron, folding it away from
Remove apron, folding it away from the person,
the person, the soiled side in and the
the soiled side in and the clean side out.
clean side out. Place it in the bag.
Fold the lining, place it inside the bag and close
the bag
Take the record and have a talk with the mother. Write down all the necessary data that
were gathered, observations, nursing care and treatment rendered. Give instructions for
care of patients in the absence of the nurse.
Make appointment for the next visit (either home
For follow-up care
or clinic) taking note of the date and time.